This Past Grand Master medal from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows brought a $158.05 sale!

We’ve seen numerous and curious objects from fraternal organizations, and each of them has offered us the chance to learn a great deal about their organizations and the collectible nature of their objects. We’ve seen Masonic rings, Templar swords, and most recently, this medal: a badge of office from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows!

This medal is a real beauty. In great condition for its age, this piece has all the most well-known symbols for the order, including the three-link chain, the all-seeing eye, and the starburst with the motto surrounding the palm is very distinctive as well. What’s more is that this piece of I.O.O.F. history bears the engraved dedication to its original owner on the back, dating it all the way back to 1933. It brought 14 bids from 7 different bidders, finally selling for $158.05 (which is, incidentally, three times more than the only similar medal on eBay in the past 90 days).

If you have a piece of history like this or any collectible items from a fraternal organization, it could be worth a bundle. And when sold on eBay, many pieces like this one go into the hands of collectors, or to current members of the organization to be kept in a place of respect (or sometimes presented anew to a deserving individual). Don’t hesitate to bring your item in, and we’ll find out what it may be worth!

Here we have a piece of American history! We knew this fine specimen of antique Americana would bring a good sale, but we were surprised to see how high the bids went! This is definitely an Auction Bay favorite.

This vintage piece of patriotic decor was impressive in size, measuring 41″ wide by 18″ tall. It depicted a majestic bald eagle, the United States’ national symbol, with wings spread wide. Cut from a single piece of wood, it had impressive detail, from the lines in the feathers to the folds of the furling flags below. It attracted quite a few watchers, and 13 bids from 5 different bidders, all vying for the chance to add this bird to their collection. Its final sale reached a whopping $2,312.87!!

If you know of any artworks like this one, or other specimens of America’s patriotism in art, they could be very valuable. We’d love to help you sell them, and our listing methods will make sure they get viewed by all the right people to sell for as much as the market will bear!